Tag: F
Three picks for a weak dollar
Published on October 15, 2009
A weakening dollar played a large role in the Dow’s recent rise. Take advantage of the action with these three Blue Chip exporters.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Talk about “irrational exuberance.” Now that the Dow has clipped the magical 10,000 mark, all sorts of investors are ready to get back in the game.
All [...]
What’s it gonna take to get Uncle Sam in this car today?
Published on April 28, 2009
Uncle Sam may be getting himself into far more than he realizes. Instead of running a government, now he’s got a handful of banks, an insurance company and an auto industry.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I can imagine the advertisements already. “Come on down to the Cinco de Mayo sale at Uncle Sam [...]
Government Motors: Obama’s latest mistake
Published on April 14, 2009
News of a quick and tactical bankruptcy made sense. But now that Uncle Sam wants an ownership stake in General Motors (NYSE:GM), I cannot help but think we have turned down a dangerous path.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It has been a while since I ranted about the situation in Detroit. For the most [...]
More salesmanship from the UAW
Published on March 11, 2009
Ford and the UAW are making headlines. Investors are getting excited about the new deal. But what is good for Ford may not be nearly enough for General Motors or Chrysler. Investors need to watch out for this public-relations inspired trap.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The headlines make it sound like a great [...]
Investments lost? Just follow Wall Street to Pennsylvania Avenue
Published on February 25, 2009
The action on Wall Street is nauseating. The more Washington acts, the more Wall Street drops. The folks with stomachs strong enough to keep them in the market are looking more like gamblers than investors. They are quickly realizing all roads lead to Washington.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The only thing keeping Wall [...]
Take notes: This week’s trading strategy
Published on February 2, 2009
We can pray for hope and change all we want, but unless we fire our elected officials we are never going to get it. The only way to expect profits from this economic mess is to bet against our leaders. It has worked flawlessly in the past.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It has [...]
For General Motors, the news keeps getting worse
Published on December 22, 2008
Many Big Three investors thought the worst was behind them. Unfortunately, they are starting the week off on even more bad news. It turns out, if the government gets its way, they may lose their shirt after all.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The manic-depressive trading activity continues to cause nauseating headaches for the investors [...]
Detroit bankruptcy: Be prepared buy on the news
Published on December 17, 2008
The odds of a Big Three bankruptcy filing are increasing by the minute. Be prepared to buy shares of suppliers like BorgWarner (NYSE:BW) and Tenneco (NYSE:TEN) on any news of an impending filing. It could turn out to be the best trade of your life.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I wonder how well the [...]
The trouble keeps adding up for Russia
Published on December 8, 2008
Russia is getting itself in more and more trouble every day. Earlier today, Standard and Poor’s decision to cut the country’s debt rating poured salt on soar wounds. The situation looks to get worse long before it gets better.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): For Russia lately, when it rains it pours. Not only have [...]
Going “green” will destroy Detroit
Published on December 8, 2008
The federal government is making a costly mistake bailing out the Big Three. Political pressure has forced the automakers to propose a horrific business plan that will ultimately ensure the automakers’ demise. Detroit is going green with the absolutely worst timing.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): With all of this talk about saving Detroit and [...]
Unemployment horror: When bad is good
Published on December 5, 2008
The nation was forced to digest a horrifying jobs report this morning. Just when we thought the economic news could not get much worse, it does. What impact will the news have on our nation’s politicians? I say it can only help.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Today’s horrific jobs report may be just [...]
Financial rescues: The blind leading the blind
Published on December 2, 2008
The new Capital Visitors Center was unveiled in Washington today. It was more than $500 million over budget and three years too late. If our leaders cannot manage a building project, how in the world will they save companies like Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM)?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I am not one [...]
Detroit Pandering: A lesson to be learned
Published on December 2, 2008
Detroit is down to its final road trip to Washington. If General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F) and Chrysler cannot get their bailout this time, trouble lies ahead. Instead of relying on outdated business-school theories, it is time to get innovative.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Business schools must be having a ball with Detroit’s [...]
Making money: Ford (NYSE:F) hands us 50% gains
Published on December 1, 2008
Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) are in the hot seat this week. It is not a question of whether they will get their bailout, it is a matter of when they will get it. Fortunately, for investors that followed my advice, the gains are already on their way.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It [...]
Washington bows: General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) shares soar
Published on November 20, 2008
Our politicians are handing Wall Street a gift today. Shares of General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Ford (NYSE:F) are soaring in price. Will they make good on their word.
By Andrew Snyder
****** Story Update (3:30 PM EST) ****** Congress now tells us that it has put off a vote on any Detroit bailout until after Thanksgiving. It [...]
Profit from Washington’s bailouts
Published on November 18, 2008
Just about everybody is begging for bailout money. General Motors (NYSE:GM) desperately needs help, but Ford (NYSE:F) is looking for an easy handout. Fortunately, no matter what Congress decides, you can make money.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Detroit is once again on its knees in Washington begging for help. The nation’s automakers are [...]
General Motors (NYSE:GM): Let the fat lady sing
Published on November 17, 2008
Reckoning day is here for Detroit. Should Washington vote to save General Motors (NYSE:GM) or should it let the company fight for its life in bankruptcy court? No matter what, America has more pain ahead.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): General Motors (NYSE:GM) has become so fat trying to save it would be the equivalent [...]
Retail Bottom Fishing: Will Auto Nation (NYSE:AH) or Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) survive?
Published on November 14, 2008
Retailers have a lot of issues to deal with. Car dealers are facing problems like the industry has never seen before. Companies like Auto Nation (NYSE:AH) and Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) may not survive, but they can teach us a great lesson.
Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): If you are a retailer, you are at the mercy [...]
Paulson’s TARP revision spooks the market
Published on November 12, 2008
The markets are spooked today. An update from Henry Paulson did not help the situation. Investors are scared the economy is turning sour quicker than they anticipated. Fortunately, there are some opportunities out there.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The markets are deep in negative territory again today and investors are not too happy with [...]
General Motors posts an unprecedented loss
Published on November 7, 2008
The news from General Motors (NYSE:GE) is downright horrific. The company is just about out of options and is bleeding cash like crazy. The only hope is government intervention.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): If you thought the earnings report released this morning by Ford (NYSE:F) was scary, you had better be sitting near a [...]